Symbolism in Novels

3/7/11

Choose one of the symbols you found in the novel

• What is its literal meaning in the novel?

• What is its symbolic meaning in the novel?

• Are the two meanings similar? Or different?

Now that you've finished your books, what lesson do you think the author is trying teach through the novel?

Poetic Techniques in Novels

2/28/11

Share some examples of figurative language found in your novel. Be sure to cite page number. Respond to the following.

• What types of figurative language did you find?
• Choose one example you found:
  • what is the context of the figurative language and is it used appropriately?
  • Was it effective in increasing your enjoyment or understanding of the novel. Why or why not?
• What is the setting of your novel? Does the author do a good job of describing the setting? How important is the setting to the novel; why?

2/21/11

Share some examples of imagery found in your novel. Be sure to cite page number. Respond to the following.

• What is the context of the imagery and is it used appropriately?
• Did the imagery appeal to all or just some of your senses?
• Was the imagery effective in increasing your enjoyment or understanding of the novel. Why or why not?

Respond to ONE of the following prompts:

• In what ways are you like any of the characters? Explain.
• Do any of the characters remind you of friends, family members, or classmates? Explain.
• Which character would you like to be in this book? Why?

Newbery Award Novel
1/19/11

• Interpretation of the theme or concept

• Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity, and organization

• Development of a plot

• Delineation of characters

• Delineation of a setting

• Appropriateness of style

Which three of the above does your author accomplish best?

By November 5, complete four prompts from the following list. Please use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

You must also complete a book review form.

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Reader Response Questions

What were your feelings after reading the opening chapter of this

book?

What connections are there between the book and your life? Explain.

What is the most important word in the book? The most important

passage? The most important event or feeling? Explain.

Who shouldn’t or shouldn’t read this book? Why?

What are the best parts of the book? Why? What are the worst

parts? Why?

Do you like the ending of the book? Why or why not? Do you think

there is more to tell? What do you think might happen next?

What came as a surprise in the book? Why?

What parts of the book seem most believable or unbelievable? Why?

What makes you wonder in this book? What confuses you?

In what ways are you like any of the characters? Explain.

Do any of the characters remind you of friends, family members, or

classmates? Explain.

Which character would you like to be in this book? Why?

What would you and your favorite character talk about in your

conversation? Begin the conversation.

Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not?

What was the author saying about life and living through this book?

Has the book helped you in any way? Explain.

How have you changed after reading this book? Explain.

What do you know now that you didn’t know before?

If I was the author, I’d change…..